"Of all the skills of leadership, listening is the most valuable - and one of the least understood. Most captains of industry listen only sometimes, and they remain ordinary leaders. But a few, the great ones, never stop listening. That's how they get word before anyone else of unseen problems and opportunities."- Peter Nulty
When creating a new product or crafting a new offering, one of the most important factors to consider is the market – who is this product or service being targeted at? Many large organisations spend thousands, if not millions, on research in the hope of getting that one key piece of insight or intelligence that will give them the edge to provide a unique service or offering to their customers, some magical bit of information that they can find out before their competitors do, in order to gain an edge and win some share of the market.
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Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. - Andre Gide
About a month ago I left full time employment to follow a long-cherished dream of mine – owning my own company. I had planned well for the big leap, both mentally and financially, yet at some point the inevitable nerves crept in. What if the money I saved runs out before my business really takes off? I began wondering if I should find a 3-6 month contract position to tide me over the initial stage of my startup venture, while I secured some more clients.
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Meera JeramI am passionate about helping people and organisations to achieve excellence by inspiring, empowering and enabling them to achieve their goals. ArchivesCategories
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